Important Current Affairs Quiz 24th September 2017

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The NITI Aayog on September 24, 2017 announced to plan to manufacture _____ domestically

1.

Guns

2.

Grenades

3.

Body armours

4.

Shoes

5.

Rockets

Solution

Answer: Niti Aayog has been asked to set up an inter-ministerial empowered committee to prepare a roadmap to 'encourage domestic manufacturing' of lightweight body armours for army & para-military forces.Committee will be headed by Niti Aayog member V K Saraswat and will have representatives from DRDO, DIPP, Ministry of Defence & Home Affairs.India is a major producer & exporter of body armour.

The Indian government on September 24, 2017 announced to setup _____ scrap-based steel plants.

1.

5

2.

8

3.

9

4.

4

5.

3

Solution

Answer:

Govt is planning to set up 5 scrap-based steel plants at an investment of Rs500 cr within a year to ensure that a chunk of country’s targeted 300mt steel output is met through scrap. The country’s annual scrap requirement is 5-6 mt, which at present is done through imports. By 2030 around 30-40 million tonnes of steel would be made from scrap.

Which country on September 24, 2017 imposed a ban on Rohingyas for carrying mobile phone?

1.

India

2.

Bangladesh

3.

Myannmar

4.

China

5.

Thailand

Solution

Answer: Bangladesh has banned telecom companies from selling mobile phone connections to Rohingya refugees, citing security concerns for the latest restrictions.Bangladesh’s 4 mobile phone providers were threatened with fines if they provide any of the nearly 4,30,000 newly-arrived refugees from Myanmar with phone plansBan could be lifted once biometric identity cards were issued to these refugees

The ICC on September 24, 2017 launched anti-corruption probe into which country's cricket Board?

1.

India

2.

England

3.

Sri Lanka

4.

West Indies

5.

Australia

Solution

Answer: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched an anti-corruption investigation in Sri Lanka but did not specify if any particular series involving the country is under the scanner. The ICC statement came a day after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that 40 of its contracted players called for an immediate inquiry into certain “shocking” allegations made by former player and selector.

Solution

Answer: Shoppers Stop Ltd has approved a proposal to sell 5% equity in the company for Rs179.25 crore to Amazon NV Holdings LLC, the investment arm of the world’s largest online retailer Amazon Inc.Shoppers Stop will use the funds to continue its investments in expanding physical and online retail businesses,said managing director Govind Shrikhande.

The Railway Board has instructed all general managers to ensure books on Indian culture are available under its Multi-Purpose Stall policy. The policy supersedes the Bookstall Policy of ______.

1.

2004

2.

2005

3.

2006

4.

2000

5.

2009

Solution

Answer: Books on Indian culture & morals are now to be displayed for sale at all platform kiosks, a new stall policy to all zonal railways has mandated.Railway Board has instructed all general managers to ensure that such books are found in stalls, under its new Multi-Purpose Stall policy.The policy supersedes Bookstall Policy of 2004 which mandated that stalls will keep books on varied subjects.

Which State's Chief Minister on September 21, 2017 declared the year 2017 as e-pragati year?

1.

Maharashtra

2.

Gujarat

3.

Jharkhand

4.

Kerala

5.

Andhra Pradesh

Solution

Answer:

Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu declares 2017 as e-pragati year. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on 21 September declared the year of 2017 as e-pragati year. Addressing the second day of the Collectors' Conference here, Naidu said that all districts must come under the purview of the flagship programme that will help the government make real-time governance. The Chief Minister also inaugurated the Andhra Pradesh Sports Policy 2017.

The Central government on September 22, 2017, announced a new public private partnerships (PPP) to promote private investments in affordable housing in line with its Housing for All target by 2022. As per the scheme ____ PPP options have been introduced for the private sector to invest in affordable housing segment.

1.

7

2.

6

3.

9

4.

8

5.

5

Solution

Answer:

The central government announced new public private partnerships (PPP) to promote private investments in affordable housing in line with its Housing for All target by 2022. Speaking at the Real Estate and Infrastructure Investors Summit 2017, organized by real estate body National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), minister of housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh introduced eight PPP options for the private sector to invest in affordable housing segment.

Solution

Answer: The 2017 Laver Cup is the first edition of the Laver Cup, a men's tennis tournament between teams from Europe and the rest of the world. It is held on indoor hard courts at the O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic. On September 23, 2017 Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won the first doubles match. They beat Americans Sam Querrey and Jack Sock 6-4 1-6 (10-5) to give Team Europe a 9-3 lead.

Solution

Answer: Etihad Airways is headquartered in UAE. It was formed in 2003. On September 23, 2017, it launched a ‘fly now and pay later’ scheme which provides people an option of paying the ticket fare in monthly instalments. Initiative is designed to allow families to book flights with convenience. Instalments can be paid within 3 to 60 months, with 17 participating banks. Etihad Airways is the 1st in Gulf region to offer fully automated online instalment plans.

President Ram Nath Kovind will visit which country in the month of October?

1.

USA

2.

Argentina

3.

Russia

4.

Ethiopia

5.

Indonesia

Solution

Answer:

President Kovind will make his 1st foreign trip as head of state to strategically-significant African continent in October. Presidential visit to Ethiopia & Djibouti is seen as a reiteration of importance govt gives to continent where Chinese have made considerable inroads. Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia is the seat of African Union, had hosted 1st India-Africa summit outside India in 2012.

The government on September 22, 2017 extended the interest subsidy benefit on home loans for Middle Income Groups (MIG) till ________.

1.

April 2019

2.

May 2019

3.

October 2019

4.

July 2019

5.

March 2019

Solution

Answer:

Centre has decided to extend interest subsidy of Rs2.60 lakh on home loans for Middle Income Group up to March 2019 under govt’s ‘Housing for All’ programme. Under the new scheme, those with an annual income of up to Rs12 lakh can avail a 4% interest subsidy on a loan of Rs9 lakh. Initially the scheme was available for beneficiaries under the “middle class” category till December 2017 only.

India, US and Afghanistan will hold a joint trade and investment show in _______.

1.

Mumbai

2.

Ahmedabad

3.

Kolkata

4.

Chennai

5.

New Delhi

Solution

Answer: For the first time, India, US and Afghanistan will hold a joint trade and investment show in Delhi, as India steps up to its role of being a bigger development partner to Afghanistan. The trade event, sponsored by the US and hosted by India, will be inaugurated by Afghan CEO Dr Abdullah who will be here on a working visit between September 27-29. India is once again stepping up its investment in infrastructure projects in Afghanistan.

Solution

Answer: Saudi Arabia has allowed women into national stadium for the first time as it launched celebrations to mark the 87th anniversary of its founding. This marks a shift from previous celebrations in the kingdom where women are effectively barred from sports arenas. This measure represents another step into relaxing some norms as part of its "Vision 2030" plan for economic and social reforms.

A multi agency exercise, 'Pralay Sahayam' was held in which city on September 23, 2017?

1.

Mumbai

2.

Chennai

3.

Hyderabad

4.

Bengaluru

5.

New Delhi

Solution

Answer: A multi agency exercise was conducted on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake as the final event of Pralay Sahayam in Hyderabad. The event demonstrated efforts of all central and state agencies, National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and Armed Forces towards jointly tackling an urban flooding scenario in Hyderabad.

Solution

Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation, the Deendayal Hastkala Sankul a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts at Varanasi. The Prime Minister had laid the foundation stone of this Centre in November 2014. He described the Trade Facilitation Centre as one of the biggest projects for Varanasi for a long time. He said this Centre would help the artisans and weavers showcase their skills to the world, and facilitate a brighter future for them. He asked the people to encourage all tourists to visit this Centre.

Which insurance company on September 24, 2017 received license from the IRDA to start operations in India?

1.

ACE Limited

2.

Asuransi Jasindo

3.

AMP Limited

4.

Ageas

5.

Acko

Solution

Answer:

Indian insurance sector regulator IRDAI has given the final nod to online non-life insurer Acko General Insurance. The company is looking to start operations by Dec selling mostly auto, travel & health insurance products to retail customers through online channel. The company backed by Narayana Murthy’s Catamaran, Accel Partners among others are starting with a initial capital of Rs 200 cr.

Who on September 24, 2017 was appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General?

1.

Shashi Kant Sharma

2.

A. K. Roy

3.

Rajiv Mehrishi

4.

Vinod Rai

5.

T. N. Chaturvedi

Solution

Answer: Former home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi will take over as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) succeeding Shashi Kant Sharma. Mehrishi, a 1978 batch (retired) Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Rajasthan cadre, completed his two-year fixed term as the home secretary last month.

According to the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2017, India is ranked ____ in nuclear power installations.

1.

2nd

2.

5th

3.

6th

4.

10th

5.

3rd

Solution

Answer:

According to the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2017, India is third in the world in number of nuclear reactors being installed, at six, while China is leading at 20.In India, five out of the six reactors under construction are behind schedule.Share of nuclear energy generation stagnates globally, and several countries shut down nuclear reactors in 2017.

Who on September 23, 2017 won the 2017 LMW ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament?

1.

Sasi Kumar Mukund

2.

Arjun Khade

3.

Avinash Kumar Agarwal

4.

Devang Vipin Khakhar

5.

Sashi Reddi

Solution

Answer: Sasi Kumar Mukund of India won his second straight Futures title, beating compatriot Arjun Khade 6-3, 6-4 in the singles final of the LMW ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament.The 20-year-old Mukund, ranked 501 in the ATP list currently, quelled the challenge of the big-serving Khade, who had done well in the two previous Futures events in Chennai.